Spring
"Crown Him
the Lord of peace,
Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
And all be prayer and praise"
Crown Him, Methodist Hymnal; words by Mathew Bridges 1851
Spring is a wonderful time of the
year. Short winter days are replaced with warmer, longer evenings. Spring bulbs
emerge from the ground with green sprouts, color returns to the woods, parks,
and yards. It is a time when the wonders of God bring peaceful thoughts to us
all.
We also live in a world surrounded by protests,
shootings and fear. Terrorism, anger, illness, and other crises fill our world
alongside the wonders of spring. Where
is our "peace on earth"? Spring shows us how close it is and that God
is trying to bring it to us. What is our best way to participate in having a
peaceful world?
The message in another hymn,"...let
there be peace on earth and let it begin with
John F. Kennedy put it like this. "One
person can make a difference and every person must try.”
Thought for Today: We encounter negativity, anger, frustrations in
the workplace, and frustration in our lives. We can choose to be anxious or at
peace. This week let’s demonstrate Christian love and our peaceful side. Let
peace begin with each of us.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, we see violence negativity around
the world and seem to have very little control over it all. We pray that we may
lead by the example of Christ, that our living example may contribute to a
better world.
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